Meriggio

Fontodi

Pronunciation
MAH-ree-joh
Year
2008
Type
White
Winery
Fontodi
Region
Toscana, Italy
Oenologist
Giovanni Manetti and Franco Bernabei (consultant)

Overview

Fontodi has high standards in the vineyards. Yields are low, the vines are meticulously pruned and minimal intervention with nature is the order of the day. You will find no herbicides or pesticides in their wine making. Grass grows freely between the rows and unpicked sub-standard grapes are cut away and are left in the vineyards, subjected to nature’s way. Creating good Sauvignon Blanc in Toscana is a challange that Giovani Manetti eagerly accepts. This wine is an excellent example of his commitment to create a beautiful Tuscan white wine.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vinification
Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.
Aging
6 months
Alcohol
13%
| Appearance
Yellow straw coloured with green reflections.
| Aroma
Sauvignon in character on the nose,with herbs, gooseberry and mineral.
| Taste
Rather minerally, with grassy greengage fruit.
| Serving Suggestions
With rosemary roasted chicken or guinea fowl, favourite crostini and pasta with sauteed mushrooms and pancetta.

Meriggio

Suggested Retail:
$32.00
CSPC#:
702858
Available Sizes:
750ml
Bottles Per Case:
6